2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · WA52 VBD
2002 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 209,849 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WA52 VBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 209,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WA52 VBD Mileage History
- 31/07/2023201,984 mi
- 22/04/2025208,572 mi+6,588 mi
- 01/05/2025208,572 mi
- 30/04/2026209,849 mi+1,277 mi
- 30/04/2026209,849 mi
Average of roughly 2,862 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WA52 VBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Passat (WA52 VBD) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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